Pride in our school

Our children are proud to be members of EWPA and wear the uniform.  Our school uniform has been designed to be practical for primary school children, but also reflect the high standards expected– it is to be worn with pride at all times. 

We believe that it is important that children learn to dress smartly and appropriately.  We look to parents to work with the school to ensure that children come to school always maintaining a high standard of dress and with at least a minimum of the correct colours in their clothing.

We value learning so highly that we do not send children home to change.  However, we hope that we do not have to deal with uniform transgressions.

Judgements about acceptability of uniform and appearance can only be made by school staff and ultimately the Co-Headteachers.

The EWPA Uniform

East Wickham Primary Academy uniform colours are burgundy and grey/black.

• All children may wear grey/black trousers/skirts. You may choose from white polo shirts or white traditional shirts.
• All branded uniform is available to buy from Caseys or Matthews School Uniform Shop. (See below)
• Burgundy logo sweatshirts and burgundy logo cardigans are our preferred items to purchase along with a school book bag and PE bag. However, non-branded items are acceptable providing that they are a colour match to the school colours - burgundy.
• Plain white polo tops and grey and black trousers and skirts can be purchased anywhere.
• In the summer months, grey shorts and red/white checked dresses may be worn. 
• All children must wear suitable black shoes (and not trainers or boots).
• We ask that the children have hair tied back for school activities and that hairstyles are suitable for the learning environment with no giant bows or other adornments please.
• Children absolutely should not wear jewellery to school. Only small stud earrings are permitted for health and safety reasons.

To allow outdoor play to take place in wet weather, pupils are expected to have suitable warm and waterproof clothing in school at all times:

• Waterproofs – This may be a jacket, coat or suit
• A warm fleece, jumper or cardigan
• Winter hat and sun hat (optional)
• Scarves and gloves (optional)
• Wellie boots (for Forest School and EYFS)

Branded and/or designer items of clothing are not to be worn.

PE Uniform

Outdoor PE kit / 'uniform' is worn for the whole day on a child's allocated PE day. These arrangements minimise lost property and maximise time taking part in sport and exercise rather than changing kit.  PE uniform to be worn to school:

• EWPA Team colour t-shirt (red, yellow, blue & green)
• Grey or Maroon jogging bottoms
• black PE shorts
• plain dark trainers/plimsolls

Jogging bottoms or shorts maybe worn for outdoor sessions all through the year or shorts in the warmer months.

Indoor PE Kit should be kept in school in a draw string PE bag that can hang on your child's peg. This consists of:

• Black PE shorts
• A plain white t-shirt (no logos or embellishments) 

Organisation

• EWPA book bag
• name labelled water bottle
• EWPA PE bag for indoor kit   

Named items

All items of clothing need to be named and children need to be encouraged at home and school to take care of their own property.

Hair & Jewellery

Hair must be neat and tidy (covered, plaited or in a pony-tail if long).  Extreme colours, styles or hair accessories that undermine the ethos or discipline of the school will not be permitted.

No make-up or nail polish is allowed. 

Watches, small stud earrings or religious items required by the child’s faith may be worn.  No other items of jewellery are allowed. 

Loss & Damage

We do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to an individual’s personal property.

Visual Uniform Guide

Daily School Uniform
A burgundy cardigan or jumper	A white polo shirt or buttoned shirt	Black school shoes – (no trainers)
Black, grey or white socks or tights	Summer Uniform: Red/White Gingham dress or grey shorts/culottes	Grey dress, skirt or trousers
Children will also need to bring a book bag to school everyday
P.E Kit - Outdoor - Outdoor PE kits are worn in to school on the day that the class has an outdoor PE lesson.

Black/Grey/Maroon Jogging bottoms	Coloured Team t-shirt Red-Hillview Blue-Danson Green-Oxleas Yellow-Woodlands	Black or White trainers

Indoor PE Kit - Indoor PE kits are kept in school in a PE bag. Children changed for the indoor PE lesson in class.

White t-shirt	Black shorts	PE Kit bag

Our Uniform policy can be found here.